Chapter 854: Oath Document |
Meng Zhang cursed in his heart upon hearing what Book Mountain True Monarch had said, condemning Red Pig True Monarch and Jade Rabbit True Monarch as cunning individuals.
They were quick to seize the opportunity, knowing to adapt to the changing winds, and realizing they couldn't stop the might of the Dali Dynasty, so they chose to leave altogether.
With their cultivation base and strength, they could go anywhere in the world and find a place for themselves.
Unfortunately, Taiyi Sect was vast and had extensive holdings in the Endless Sea of Sand and Demon Wind Gobi, which they couldn't take with them.
Unless absolutely necessary, Meng Zhang would never abandon everything and venture far away.
Book Mountain True Monarch revealed that he was unwilling to leave the vicinity of Jiuqu League, and this led to a dispute with Red Pig True Monarch and the others.
Now that Taiyi Sect had decided to pledge allegiance to the Dali Dynasty and sided with the victors, there was no need for him to worry about the future of Taiyi Sect.
Although Meng Zhang had some grievances in his heart, he maintained a magnanimous appearance on the surface.
Everyone had their own aspirations, and if Red Pig True Monarch and the others wanted to leave, it was their own choice. He wouldn't obstruct them; instead, he would wish them well.
After some thought, Book Mountain True Monarch proposed something to Meng Zhang.
The Dark Alliance branch of Jiuqu League was also significant, and if Red Pig True Monarch and the others left, they couldn't take everyone with them.
In the Endless Sea of Sand, there used to be another Dark Alliance branch.
However, due to the extreme barrenness of the Endless Sea of Sand, the Dark Alliance branch there was small and weak, without even a Primordial Spirit True Monarch.
Now that Taiyi Sect possessed vast territories like the Demon Wind Gobi and the Endless Sea of Sand, there were many markets, strongholds, and clandestine transactions happening. The black market thrived in these areas.
Book Mountain True Monarch planned to gather all the remaining personnel of Jiuqu League's Dark Alliance branch and lead them to retreat into the Demon Wind Gobi and the Endless Sea of Sand, reestablishing the Dark Alliance there and expanding the black market.
The various branches of the Dark Alliance were independent by nature.
As long as they had the protection of the landowner, Taiyi Sect, the other branches of the Dark Alliance wouldn't dare to attack openly.
In return for Meng Zhang's acceptance, the new black market would not only provide various conveniences for Taiyi Sect but also assist Meng Zhang in battles.
In this world, where there was light, there would be darkness, and the shady dealings were inevitable.
Meng Zhang wasn't someone with a rigid, black-and-white personality; he could accept the existence of a black market in his territory.
After thinking it over, Meng Zhang agreed to Book Mountain True Monarch's proposal.
The specific details of how Taiyi Sect and the Dark Alliance branch would interact would be negotiated by their subordinates in the future.
As for how Book Mountain True Monarch would handle the original Dark Alliance branch in the Endless Sea of Sand and deal with internal struggles and mergers, those were no longer Meng Zhang's concerns.
Though losing Jiuqu League's Dark Alliance branch as an ally, gaining a long-term friend like Book Mountain True Monarch meant that Meng Zhang had indeed benefited.
With his own allies settled, Meng Zhang informed the high-level members of Taiyi Sect about his decision to pledge allegiance to the Dali Dynasty.
The high-level members of Taiyi Sect were all rational and understood that without the support of Purple Yang Holy Sect, Jade Sword Sect would not be a match for the Dali Dynasty.
In the world of cultivation, to thrive, one must understand the times and adapt to the changing circumstances.
Everyone had no objections to Meng Zhang switching sides and preparing to pledge allegiance to the Dali Dynasty.
After settling matters within the sect, Meng Zhang contacted Wen Dong True Monarch using the contact method provided by him and informed him that he had important matters to discuss.
Wen Dong True Monarch had already guessed what Meng Zhang wanted to discuss, so he wasted no time and hurried to the frontline camp of Taiyi Sect as soon as he received the message to meet with Meng Zhang.
As expected, Meng Zhang agreed to pledge allegiance formally to the Dali Dynasty.The original conditions had already been negotiated, and everyone's intentions remained unchanged.
Meng Zhang added a remark, stating that the Dark Alliance branch within Taiyi Sect's territory would receive Taiyi Sect's protection, and he hoped that the other branches of the Dark Alliance under Dali Dynasty's control would not actively disturb them.
After a moment's hesitation, Wen Dong True Monarch agreed to this small request.
Wen Dong True Monarch took out a pledge document and asked Meng Zhang to sign it.
An event as significant as Taiyi Sect submitting to the Dali Dynasty needed some assurance.
Otherwise, it would be mere words, and no one would believe each other.
This pledge document closely resembled the Ghost Oath document that Meng Zhang had seen before.
Both parties would write down the agreed conditions on it and sign their names.
If anyone violated the content of the document, the enshrined Ghost Deity would naturally come to enforce punishment.
Generally, the enforcement of the Ghost Oath document was ensured by Ghost Deities from the Netherworld.
Most of these Ghost Deities who came from the Netherworld to the mortal world were low-level Ghost Deities, with most having only a Primordial Spirit stage cultivation base.
Dealing with Gold Core cultivators and those below was effortless for them, with no issues at all.
However, if a Primordial Spirit True Monarch violated the Ghost Oath, it would be a bit troublesome.
A Primordial Spirit True Monarch would have ways to escape from their clutches even if they couldn't defeat them.
Therefore, the effectiveness of the Ghost Oath document and similar things was limited in restraining Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
Wen Dong True Monarch was well aware of this, yet he still presented this pledge document.
It indicated that the one ensuring the enforcement of this pledge document was an incredibly powerful entity, capable of easily suppressing Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
Meng Zhang glanced at the beginning of the pledge document, where a very unfamiliar title was written, something he had never heard of before.
Meng Zhang secretly memorized the name and began to carefully read the pledge document.
Dali Dynasty showed full sincerity in the pledge document and did not play any tricks.
The obligations and rights of both parties were clear, with no ambiguities.
After confirming that everything was in order, Meng Zhang and Wen Dong True Monarch, as the witnessing parties, each signed their names.
Once the signatures were complete, the pledge document would come into effect, ensuring that both parties would abide by its terms.
After signing the pledge document, Wen Dong True Monarch's attitude towards Meng Zhang changed, treating him as one of his own.
Since he was now considered part of their group, many things that couldn't be mentioned before could now be freely discussed. Even some non-confidential information could be shared without hesitation.
According to Wen Dong True Monarch, Jiuqu League had already started to fall apart internally, and many cultivation forces had covertly sided with Dali Dynasty.
The day the Dali Dynasty's North Sweeping Grand Army launched its attack would be the day it conquered the entire Jiuqu League.
As for specific details, Wen Dong True Monarch didn't continue to disclose, as it was apparent that Meng Zhang, as a recent ally, hadn't yet earned enough trust.
Meng Zhang tentatively asked about the relationship between Dali Dynasty and the Extraterritorial Invaders, but Wen Dong True Monarch evaded the question, redirecting the topic abruptly.
Wen Dong True Monarch assured Meng Zhang that when it was time for Taiyi Sect to cooperate, he would be notified in advance.
Dali Dynasty would not mistreat a shrewd talent like Meng Zhang and had many benefits in store for Taiyi Sect.
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